Praline Cupcakes
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Praline Cupcakes are individual sponge cakes topped with a sweet praline flavour. Made with all purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, eggs and vanilla extract, these treats feature roasted pieces throughout. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of baking time, they are ideal for anyone seeking an elegant dessert or special occasion bake.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 300 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 3large eggs
- 15 mlvanilla extract
- 15 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gpecan pieces(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone muffin tin for even baking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the vanilla extract, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- 5
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- 6
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Optional: Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking.
- 7
While the cupcakes are baking, prepare the praline glaze.
Tip: Optional: Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- 8
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, 50g of water, and 20g of unsalted butter. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.
Tip: Optional: Add 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt for a richer flavor.
- 9
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes or until the glaze thickens slightly.
- 10
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Drizzle the praline glaze over the cupcakes and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
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